The Government of Composite Madras State sanctioned the present Engineering College at Visakhapatnam in 1946 even though the seeds of Technological education were sown when Sugar Technology was started in the year 1933. In 1946, initially the College was located at Cocanada, now called as Kakinada. After the separation of Andhra State in 1953, the Department of Engineering with Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineering sections was started as a part of Andhra University. In 1960 it was shifted to a 167 acre land now called the North campus of Andhra University. The restructuring of the University Colleges saw the emergence of Andhra University College of Engineering in 1960. By 1962 the Department of Chemical Technology, earlier known as Sugar Technology that started way back in 1933 itself, was also moved to the North Campus. The sections of Basic Sciences were upgraded in 1964 to Departments in 1979. Over the years, the Andhra University College of Engineering grew from strength to strength and at present offers 17 UG and 42 PG Programs.
Andhra University is a premier Institute of higher education in India, was established in 1926. Located on the uplands of Visakhapatnam, ‘The City of Destiny’, the natural beauty of the University campus is breathtaking, with the spread of serene blue shade of the ‘Bay of Bengal’ on one side of it and on the other, beautiful green Kailasagiri hill range. Sir Dr. C.R.Reddy was the founder Vice-Chancellor of the Andhra University
DEPARTMENTS AND COURSES OFFERED
UG PROGRAMS
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courses Offered
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Name of the Department |
Admission through |
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B.E. (Civil Engg.) |
Civil Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.E. (Civil Environment Engg.) |
EAMCET |
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B.E. (Mechanical Engineering ) |
Mechanical Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B Eng. (Aircraft Engineering) |
EAMCET |
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B.E. (Electromechanical) |
EAMCET |
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B.E.(Naval Arch. & Marine Engg.) |
Marine Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.E (EEE) |
Electrical Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.E.(Electronics & Communication Engg.) |
Electronics and Communication Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.Tech (CS&SE) |
Computer Science and Systems Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.Tech. (Chemical Engg.) |
Chemical Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.Tech (Chemical Engg. With Petro Chemical Engg as Elective.) |
EAMCET |
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B.Tech. (Chemical Engg. With Ceramic Technology as Elective) |
EAMCET |
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B.Tech. (Bio-Technology) |
EAMCET |
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| B.Tech. (Geo-Informatics) |
Geo-Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.E (Metallurgical Engg.) |
Metallurgical Engineering |
EAMCET |
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B.Architecture |
Architecture |
NATA |
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B.Tech. (Instrumentation Engg.) |
Instrumentation Engineering |
EAMCET |
PG PROGRAMS
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Courses Offered
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Name of the Department |
Admission through |
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M.E. (Structural Engineering) |
Civil Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E.(Environmental Engg. And Management) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (Hydraulics, Coastal and Harbour Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (Soil Mechanics & Foundation Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (Structural Engg. & Natural Disaster Mgt.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (Construction Technology and Project Mgt.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Transportation Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Water Resources Engg. and GIS) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E.(Machine Design) |
Mechanical Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (Industrial Engineering) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E. (CAD/CAM) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Heat Transfer in Energy Systems) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E.(Marine Engg. And Mechanical Handling) |
Marine Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Naval Architecture) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Power Systems & Automation) |
Electrical Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E(Control Systems) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Power Electronics Drives and Control) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.E (Electronics Instrumentation) |
Electronics and communication Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Radar & Microwave Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Bio-Medical Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech (Tele Communications) Dual Degree Programme |
AUCET |
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M.Tech (Signal Processing) Dual Degree Programme |
AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Computer Science & Technology) |
Computer Science and Systems Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Information Technology) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Artificial Intelligence & Robotics) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Computer Networks) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (CST with Specialization in Bio-Informatics) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.CA |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Sc (Computer Science) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech .(Software Engineering) Dual Degree Programme |
AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Chemical Engg.) |
Chemical Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech.(Biotechnology) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech.(Industrial Pollution Control Engg.) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech.(CACE) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Mineral Process Engineering) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Planning |
Geo-Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech.(Remote Sensing) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech.(Geo-Engineering) |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Nano Technology) |
Metallurgical Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Tech. (Industrial Process Instrumentation) |
Instrumentation Engineering |
GATE/PGCET/AUCET |
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M.Sc (Applied Chemistry) |
Engg. Chemistry |
AUCET |
The college also offers Ph.D. programs in all Departments and M.Phil programs in Humanities, Basic and Social Sciences. AU College of Engineering (A) has become the most preferred college for NRI students. The college is also conducting foreign collaborative two year programs in M.Tech/M.Sc (Software Engineering), MS (Signal Processing), M.Tech/M.Sc (Telecommunications) with Blekinge Institute of Technology, Sweden and three year B.Engg. (Aircraft Engineering) with Perth College, UK and four year B.E. (Electromechanical Engineering) in collaboration with Group-T International University, Belgium. The college has 333 Ph.D. scholars who are actively engaged in Research. The faculty and scholars have published 1,556 research papers in National/International Journals and Conference proceedings during the last 5 years. 406 Research Scholars are awarded Ph.D. Degrees.
Faculty
Fifty seven R&D and consultancy projects are undertaken during the last 5 years. More than 75% of the faculty members are with Ph.D. Degrees acquired from premier institutes in India and abroad. Most of them have adequate exposure in foreign countries as they have chaired technical sessions and presented Research papers in International conferences conducted in advanced countries. The present faculty strength is 180 and another 50 vacancies are expected to be filled during the present academic year. A desktop computer with state of art configuration is provided to each faculty member.
The campus is well connected and a broadband internet facility is made available. A centralized computer facility is provided with 200 IBM and Dell systems during 2010 – 2011. This is useful for online examinations, new software developments and R&D work. The college has established good relations with R&D, productive and manufacturing industries like NSTL, Visakhapatnam Steel Plant, DRDO, ISRO, BARC, SAC-Ahmedabad, Wipro, Infosys, Mahindra Satyam, HCL, TCS, IRS etc.
List of Departments
Engineering Departments
- Department of Architecture
- Department of Chemical Engineering
- Department of Civil Engineering
- Department of Computer Science & Systems Engineering
- Department of Electrical Engineering
- Department of Electronics & Communication Engineering
- Department of Geo-Engineering
- Department of Instrument Technology
- Department of Marine Engineering
- Department of Mechanical Engineering
- Department of Metallurgical Engineering
Basic Sciences Departments
- Department of Engineering Chemistry
- Department of Engineering Mathematics
- Department of Engineering Physics
- Department of Humanities & Social Sciences
Facilities & Services
ACHIEVEMENTS
Recognizing the innovative, modern and industrial related curriculum in all courses of the college, research, R&D and consultancy projects undertaken by the faculty, leadership and development, the college has been selected for upgradation to IIT status. It is also selected to implement world back funded Technical Education Quality Improvement Program (TEQIP) Phase-I and it has been rated as a ‘Best Performer’ in Andhra Pradesh. Subsequently during 2010 – 2011 the college is selected for TEQIP Phase-II. This enables further development in teaching methods, Research and consultancies. The students of the college have 100% placement for several years including 2010 – 2011.
The college is accredited by NAAC with ‘A’ grade (3.65/4.0), by NBA with 5 years. The college is ISO 9001 – 2008 certified. STAR NEWS International TV Channel has adjudged Andhra University College of Engineering (A) as the ‘BEST GOVERNMENT ENGINEERING COLLEGE’ in February 2011.
ALUMNI OF THE COLLEGE
The alumni of the college have donated liberally for construction of an A/c auditorium with 300 capacity , an excellent hospital for the Engineering college worth more than ` 50.0 lakhs, a seminar hall worth of ` 25.0 lakhs. The other alumni are also eager to donate for the comprehensive development of the college to meet the global standards.
ACADEMIC SYSTEM
The college has introduced credit based grading system for all the courses at UG and PG level. In order to meet the global standards in scheme and curriculum, flexibility in learning is created by introducing free electives in all branches. Adequate importance is given to develop soft and communication skills in students. Opportunity for the students is created to involve in Sports, NSS, NCC and cultural programs.
STUDENT FEEDBACK
The student feedback for each teacher is collected every semester. Based on the feedback, the staff member whose rating is low are advised to improve teaching methodology. Every student has a teacher counselor. They are advised to meet their respective counselors as often as possible to improve their overall personality.
STUDENT SEMINARS
The students are permitted to attend and present the papers in the seminars conducted by premier institutes. They are also encouraged to conduct National seminars which provide the development of leadership, communication skills and skills in organizing methods.
SCHOLARSHIPS
The eligible students have been provided merit social welfare/tribal welfare scholarships from the Govt. of Andhra Pradesh. The PG GATE qualified students are given UGC/AICTE fellowships.
Contact Prof. Ch.V.Ramachandra Murthy
Principal,
AU College of Engineering (Autonomous),
Andhra University,
Visakhapatnam – 530 003.
Email : principalauce@andhrauniversity.edu.in
Phone : 0891-2844999, 2754586
Fax : 0891-2791179, 2747969 www.andhrauniversity.edu.in